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James Hook & Company

James Hook & Company

Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market$$$$
Downtown Boston, Boston
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    Go here. Experience the lobster rolls. It's worth it.
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    Ellie R.
    "Get the small lobster roll (good price!) and the clam chowder."(66 Tips)
    Ingrid H.
    "Really yummy lobster rolls with a good amount of meat."(3 Tips)
    Aadil B.
    "Amazing lobster roll, lobster bisque, and stuffed scallops."(5 Tips)
    Ting
    "$19 for a large lobster roll."(3 Tips)
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  • Jess N.
    Jess N.July 7, 2013
    Easily the best lobster roll I had in Boston! They also sell lobsters, crabs, mussels, seafood galore at a reasonable price and they pack it for you (lasts 24-36 hours). I will be definitely be back!
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    Joe GAugust 30, 2015
    If you are in Boston and want a Lobster Roll, this is the only place to go. Get the large, for $3 extra its worth it.
  • Vanessa G.
    Vanessa GatlinFebruary 17, 2014
    (Best of Boston 2013-LOBSTER ROLL) Improper Bostonian says, "Here's the deal with lobster rolls: The whole point is to showcase the lobster. If you start getting too fancy, you'll mask the flavor."
  • Meg B.
    Meg BermanDecember 5, 2018
    Located in an unassumingly special trailer, James Hook & Co. offers the best lobster rolls, with lots of tail & claw meat, light on the mayo. Open year round for lunch, expect long lines when sunny.
  • Meg B.
    Meg BermanNovember 9, 2018
    Located in an unassumingly special trailer, James Hook & Co. offers the best lobster rolls, with lots of tail & claw meat, light on the mayo. Open year round for lunch, expect long lines when sunny.
  • Greg G.heart icon on user image
    Greg GNovember 2, 2014
    This place has a great lobster roll. I like that they offer a regular size ($15) and a large ($18). Large is pictured. Definitely worth it.
  • Aadil B.heart icon on user image
    Aadil BhattiMay 21, 2017
    Amazing lobster roll, lobster bisque, and stuffed scallops. Quick, delicious meal. A little pricey but if you're visiting it's worth it.
  • Jen A.
    Jen AAugust 27, 2014
    Nothing fancy in terms of seating but the food is delicious. You have to try: the lobster roll, lobster Mac and cheese and the clam chowder
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonJune 25, 2015
    Best Lobster Roll I've ever had! A must visit in Boston. The lobster bisque and crab cake are pretty great too
  • Tingheart icon on user image
    TingOctober 6, 2015
    Looks like an institution by the harbour. $19 for a large lobster roll. Cheaper than the average? Yes. Tastier? No. The steamed whole lobster with butter looks good though. Will go for that next time.
  • Evelyn T.heart icon on user image
    Evelyn TioJune 24, 2015
    By far the best lobster roll I've ever had. Stuffed with meat--this is the real deal. Sometimes they give free samples of clam chowder which is also delicious!
  • Ingrid H.heart icon on user image
    Ingrid HartmanSeptember 15, 2015
    Really yummy lobster rolls with a good amount of meat. Pretty expensive - recommend just buying the meat separately and making the roll yourself to save money and get more meat!
  • Christine S.heart icon on user image
    Christine SiroisJuly 4, 2017
    Lobster rolls are A+. Jam-packed with claw, tail and knuckle meat, these are the real deal.
  • Danny R.
    Danny RacecarSeptember 1, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    I like to get my meal then eat it silently and alone inside one of the porta potties. I do some of my best thinking in there.
  • Ellie R.
    Ellie RountreeApril 21, 2014
    Get the small lobster roll (good price!) and the clam chowder. Sprinkle with Old Bay. Be happy.
  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CastilloMarch 25, 2016
    The BEST Lobster Rolls I've ever eaten, spend the extra $3 for a large one, Lobster bisque is also top notch
  • Constantin W.heart icon on user image
    Constantin WJanuary 22, 2019
    Excellent lobster rolls! Get the big one, it has the way better roll!
  • Grace G.
    Grace GerrityMarch 12, 2015
    This is a great place for lobster rolls... only thing missing is an ice cold beer. You have to try it if you are visiting boston. Love it.
  • Ha D.heart icon on user image
    Ha DiemAugust 30, 2014
    Yummy lobster rolls and stuffed clams! The stuffed clams had huge chunks of clams, yumm. There's not a lot of seating though.
  • Leibnitz P.
    Leibnitz PirozziApril 2, 2011
    Wow! Everything I had was OUT OF THIS WORLD, from the lobster bisque -to the stuffed clam -to the crab cake...and of course their famous lobster roll! The best value in Boston :D
  • Terri G.
    Terri GJuly 19, 2011
    Lobster roll is only $12, however.. if you're a lobster roll fanatic like myself, you need to know that it's on a small sub roll - not a warm buttery, grilled top split hot dog bun.
  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinJanuary 8, 2016
    The lobster and prawn dishes are delightful.
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    What's Good HereAugust 7, 2014
    Go in for one of the best lobster rolls in Boston. The line moves quickly.
  • Shane M.heart icon on user image
    Shane MartinSeptember 25, 2016
    Large roll is worth the extra. Meaty and hardly any filler
  • Daniel T.
    Daniel TewfikJune 24, 2015
    Opened in 1925, the location has remained the same ever since! Come for a lobster roll or four. I know I did. Read more
  • Madison S.heart icon on user image
    Madison SOctober 31, 2015
    Lobster Roll and Lobster Salad was phenomenal. Our server Mitch was also super friendly and helpful!
  • Pradep Kumar
    Pradep KumarAugust 15, 2014
    Lobster Roll was simple and tasty. But even the large one doesn't fill you up. Get something along with it.
  • Annmarie
    AnnmarieOctober 26, 2014
    The lobster rolls here are the best I've had. Very lightly dressed and incredibly fresh. Good prices to boot.
  • Jennifer M.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer MinallOctober 19, 2018
    Amazing lobster rolls and clam chowder honestly we research tons and this was awesome
  • Isabella W.heart icon on user image
    Isabella WeiJune 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Hands down the best lobster roll. Large chunks of fresh caught lobster + light and refreshing dressing.
  • Vu Long T.heart icon on user image
    Vu Long TranOctober 4, 2015
    Yep. Lobster rolls are to die for here. Freshly caught and cooked here. Can't beat that!
  • Nathan K.heart icon on user image
    Nathan KwokNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I always take my visiting friends here for the lobster rolls. They offer relatively cheap lobster rolls with plenty of lobster meat in them.
  • Jay S.
    Jay SekulowNovember 14, 2016
    Best lobster roll I've had. Plenty of lobster! Closes at 3 PM on Sundays.
  • Jeffrey G.
    Jeffrey GilesSeptember 27, 2014
    Stopped in 9n the way to the hotel from the Train Station. Best Lobster Roll I had while in Boston!
  • Joseph C.heart icon on user image
    Joseph CettinaAugust 16, 2014
    We had the Lobster roll and Clam chowder also very good we did not like the crab cakes
  • Bridget G.
    Bridget GaelSeptember 28, 2018
    Lobster rolls are the best I’ve ever had!
  • Joseph C.heart icon on user image
    Joseph CettinaAugust 16, 2014
    They cooked up steamers for us they were very fresh great nice flavor
  • Tobias K.heart icon on user image
    Tobias KurolSeptember 12, 2014
    The $18 large lobster roll was excellent and won't leave you hungry.
  • Raymond B.heart icon on user image
    Raymond BaileyFebruary 24, 2017
    Wish I would've sprung for the large lobster roll! Either way, it was delicious.
  • Devin G.
    Devin Gleason-LambertAugust 29, 2014
    No french fries, really just a fish market that sells some food, oh and the prices are $15 and $18 for lobster rolls, didn't see much of a difference between the two though
  • Rebecca M.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca MazzaSeptember 11, 2016
    A lot of fresh lobster for the price but not the best I've ever had
  • Jeff W.heart icon on user image
    Jeff WeinsteinMarch 31, 2013
    Lobster roll (toasted), clam chowder, almond crusted crab cakes.
  • Leah J.heart icon on user image
    Leah JohnsonAugust 30, 2014
    Sweet delicious lobster roll. Don't leave without one.
  • Rock Rainesheart icon on user image
    Rock RainesJuly 9, 2019
    Great place to get a lobster roll and beer outside.
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ByrnesJune 24, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Probably the strongest spot for a lobster roll in downtown Boston.
  • Constance W.
    Constance WJuly 14, 2013
    Great lobster roll at a great price.
  • FLAfamilyguru
    FLAfamilyguruOctober 17, 2013
    Chunky yummy lobster rolls, regular and large. Nothing fancy but tasty.
  • Earn N.heart icon on user image
    Earn NichaDecember 22, 2016
    The best cold mayonaise lobster roll in Boston!
  • zisis p.heart icon on user image
    zisis petrouJuly 16, 2017
    nice lobster rolls and new england clam chowder.
  • Plwm B.heart icon on user image
    Plwm BwmMarch 11, 2014
    Great Lobster rolls, cover it in redhot sauce
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